CNA Classes in Charlotte, NC: 11 State-Approved Programs
Charlotte has 11 CNA training programs on North Carolina's approved list. North Carolina requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Charlotte area is $39,430 a year, 3% above the North Carolina figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Charlotte
Each program below appears on North Carolina's official approved list. 1 of them is run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Healthcare, LLC | — | (704) 525-3500 |
| Blooming Heart School of Health | — | (704) 548-7726 |
| Carolinas College of Health Sciences | — | (958) 298-0834 |
| Central Piedmont Community College - Central Campus | — | (704) 330-2722 |
| Chosen Healthcare Institute, Inc. | — | (704) 547-1988 |
| Divine Health Academy | — | (704) 566-2955 |
| Queen City Health Care Academy | — | (980) 224-8433 |
| Serenity Nurse Aide Academy | — | (704) 567-8000 |
| Umanah Healthcare Institute - Charlotte | — | (704) 531-1100 |
| Unity Nursing Institute | — | (704) 525-1448 |
| Wilora Lake Healthcare Center | — | (704) 563-2922 |
Programs: NC DHHS DHSR HCPEC (official list), mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Charlotte
CMS lists 20 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Charlotte, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Charlotte.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Charlotte
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Charlotte
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take North Carolina's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the North Carolina registry works.
CNA classes in other North Carolina cities
- Raleigh (14)
- Durham (9)
- Winston Salem (7)
- Albemarle (6)
- Asheville (6)
- Greensboro (6)
- Fayetteville (5)
- Wilson (4)
- Ahoskie (3)
- Hamlet (3)
- High Point (3)
- Jacksonville (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Charlotte
- How many CNA classes are in Charlotte, NC?
- North Carolina's approved nurse aide training list names 11 CNA programs in Charlotte. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Charlotte?
- Typical CNA pay in the Charlotte area is $39,430 a year, or $18.96 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The North Carolina figure is $38,460.
- How long is CNA training in Charlotte?
- Programs in Charlotte follow North Carolina's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Charlotte?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 20 nursing homes in Charlotte.